Flip Kit lowering for a leaf rearend - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tomatocity · 07-19-2005, 06:40 PM

Finally decided to use a Flip Kit to lower my truck 5" in the rear. This seems to be the most economical barring any unforseen issues. Here are a couple of questions:
-Will the frame need to be C-notch'd?
-What is the best Flip Kit?
-Do I really need a Flip Kit or can I use two new extended spring perch's?
-What are the flaws to lowering using a Flip Kit?
-Will I need shock extender brackets?
-Can I remove the bottom leaf (flat leaf)(five leaf spring) without a problem?
-Are there any other things to be concerned with?

I plan on lowering the rear first. Then I want to lower the front to match the rear using drop spindles and lowering springs if needed. Any suggestions or criticisms are appreciated. Thanks.

bagged91 · 07-19-2005, 10:32 PM

You should have posted this on the Suspension board.... Should be some good answers already over there...Search key is back

tomatocity · 07-20-2005, 02:09 AM

thanks. After I posted it I realized it was on the wrong board. I asked Josh to move it. thanks again.

drink2mny · 07-20-2005, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomatocity

thanks. After I posted it I realized it was on the wrong board. I asked Josh to move it. thanks again.

Your wish is my command.....

07-19-2005, 06:40 PM	#1
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Flip Kit lowering for a leaf rearend Finally decided to use a Flip Kit to lower my truck 5" in the rear. This seems to be the most economical barring any unforseen issues. Here are a couple of questions: -Will the frame need to be C-notch'd? -What is the best Flip Kit? -Do I really need a Flip Kit or can I use two new extended spring perch's? -What are the flaws to lowering using a Flip Kit? -Will I need shock extender brackets? -Can I remove the bottom leaf (flat leaf)(five leaf spring) without a problem? -Are there any other things to be concerned with? I plan on lowering the rear first. Then I want to lower the front to match the rear using drop spindles and lowering springs if needed. Any suggestions or criticisms are appreciated. Thanks. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

07-19-2005, 10:32 PM	#2
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	You should have posted this on the Suspension board.... Should be some good answers already over there...Search key is back __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

07-20-2005, 02:09 AM	#3
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	thanks. After I posted it I realized it was on the wrong board. I asked Josh to move it. thanks again. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.



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